JEEP DOOR HANDLES ARE FAULTY. THE PLASTIC SURROUNDING THE DOOR HANDLE IS A FAULTY PRODUCT. THE PLASTIC STARTS CRACKING AND FALLING APART. THEN THE ACTUAL HANDLE HAS NO SUPPORT AND BEGINS TO HAVE PROBLEMS. I CAN NO LONGER LOCK THE VEHICLE PROPERLY. THREE DOORS ARE AFFECTED THUS FAR. *TR
2005 jeep Grand Cherokee body problems
moderate 384 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
384
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
NOTICED IN 2010 THAT SMALL PIECE OF PLASTIC WAS MISSING BEHIND ONE DOOR HANDLE. THIS IS A LIGHTLY USED ONE PERSON COMMUTER VEHICLE. THEN IN DECEMBER 2011 ALL FOUR DOOR HANDLES BEGAN TO FAIL. EACH HAS MISSING PIECES OF PLASTIC BEHIND EACH HANDLE THAT COMPROMISE THEIR USE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED NEW AND SERVICED SINCE 2006. WAS ADVISED IT WOULD BE $750 PER DOOR TO FIX AS T…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES WERE FRACTURED AND PASSENGERS WERE UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOORS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THE PLASTIC ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE EXHIBITED HAIRLINE CRACKS. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE WAS PARTIALLY DETACHED FROM THE HOUSING WITH HAIRLINE CRACKS WITHIN THE PLASTIC. THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS COMPLETELY FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED …
3 OF 4 INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES AND PANEL TO WHICH THEY ATTACH APPEAR TO BE BROKEN (CRACKED) AND ONE IS NON FUNCTIONING. AFTER A GOOGLE SEARCH OF "JEEP INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE", I HAVE FOUND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS. REPAIR COSTS EXCEED $2000 DOLLARS FROM THE DEALER. ALTHOUGH THE AESTHETICS OF THIS REMAINS ANNOYING TO OWNERS, THE REAL PROBLEM LIES IN THE FACT THAT DOOR(S) ARE INOPERABLE FROM THE INSIDE AN…
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2005 jeep Grand Cherokee?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 384 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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